Girona v Castellón preview, Montilivi to test the leader | OneFootball

CD Castellón visit Girona today at 18:30, their best start of the century now facing a true examination at Montilivi. El Periódico Mediterráneo notes it is an early gauge of their possible ceiling under Pablo Hernández.

After four rounds they are top and unbeaten with three wins and one draw, already surpassing any record this century. Their football has grown in fluency week by week.

Compared with last season, Castellón have improved their resilience. A short pre-season has left late-game legs heavy at times, yet they have protected leads and shown competitive steel, a vital asset against Girona.

After drawing with Sabadell, Hernández switched in Vigo to a back three of Mellot, Alberto and Sienra, freeing Juanjo Nieto and Córdoba as wing-backs. The same plan worked against Albacete, with Pablo Santiago and Fran Castillo operating inside behind striker Ousmane Camara.

Jakobsen, Ceccherini and Kostis are available for the squad. The main call is who partners Diego Barri, with Álvaro Martín used so far and Maty Orozco impressing on debut last Sunday in 23 minutes, while Córdoba and Rodrigo Rego compete on the left.

Girona look built for direct promotion, their attack already on nine goals, the best in Segunda División. They have beaten Las Palmas 5-2 and Real Sporting 0-2, with Asprilla, an 18 million signing, the league’s top scorer on four, supported by Bryan Gil, Vanat, Abel Ruiz, David López and Gazzaniga, all with Champions League experience.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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